<section begin=summary />The {{translation|'''Rinnegan'''|輪廻眼|lit meaning=Saṃsāra Eye}} is reputed as the most exalted eyes amongst the {{translation|Three Great [[Dōjutsu]]|三大瞳術|San Daidōjutsu|lit meaning=Three Great Eye Techniques}},<ref>Chapter 373, page 2</ref> the others being the [[Byakugan]] and the [[Sharingan]]. Rinneganwieldersaresaidtobesentdownfromthe heavens to become either a "God of Creation" who will calm the world'sdisorderora"Destroyer"who willreduce everything to nothingness.<ref name="d3">ThirdDatabook, page 313</ref> Rinnegan are characterised by light purple sclerae and irides with a ripple-pattern that spreads over the eyeball.<section end=summary />

TheRinnegan was firstmanifestedby[[HagoromoŌtsutsuki]],inheritedasa[[kekkei mōra]]<ref group=Notes>Inthe[[Jin no Sho|fourth databook]], Hagoromoisonly classified as a kekkei mōra user, suggesting his Rinnegan was nokekkeigenkai.</ref>fromhis[[KaguyaŌtsutsuki|mother]]'s[[RinneSharingan]].WithhisRinneganhesavedthe world from the [[Ten-Tails]]andcreated[[ninshū]],theprecursor of modern[[ninjutsu]].Forhis contributions to the world, Hagoromobecame revered as the "Sageofthe Six Paths"androse to mythological status through the centuries,<ref>Chapter425, page 9</ref> with his Rinnegan comingtobedeemedbymanyalegendor a mutation.<ref>Chapter462, page 11</ref>

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The first person to possess the Rinnegan was the Sage of the Six Paths. Because of the Sage's mythical status, many people believed the Rinnegan was only a legend or a mutation.<ref>''Naruto''chapter 462, page 11</ref> Because the Rinnegan was originally wielded by the Sage of the Six Paths, re-merging his bloodlines:thatof the [[Senju]] and [[Uchiha]] can lead to that person awakening this dōjutsu. This was proven when [[Madara Uchiha]] later awakened the dōjutsu by infusing [[Hashirama Senju]]'s DNA into his body; however it did not manifest until he was near the end of his natural lifespan.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 606, page 13</ref> At some point after this, he would implant his eyes into [[Nagato]] — a young [[Uzumaki Clan|Senju descendant]].<ref name="madara">''Naruto'' chapter 606, pages 13-15</ref> [[Obito Uchiha]], being the partner and given the guise of Madara, he believes that since it was given to Nagato by Madara, he is entitled to taking the Rinnegan from Nagato's body after his death.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 509, page 4</ref> He implants one of the Rinnegan in his left socket, replacing the Sharingan he [[Izanagi|sacrificed]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 514, page 18</ref>

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[[File:Madara's rinnegan.png|thumb|left|Madarawith the Rinnegan in his oldageafter infusing Hashirama's DNA into himself.]]

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The Rinnegan can be awakened by combining the [[chakra]] of Hagoromo's sons, [[Indra]] and [[Asura]], in order to create [[Six Paths Chakra|Hagoromo's chakra]].<ref>Chapter 671, page 6</ref> [[Black Zetsu]] spent centuries attempting to do so, trying to manipulate the [[reincarnation]]s of Indra and Asura to awaken the Rinnegan.<ref>Chapter 681, pages 10-15</ref> It was not until the time of [[Madara Uchiha]] - Indra's reincarnation - that Black Zetsu was successful, when Madara infused himself with the DNA of [[Hashirama Senju]] - Asura's reincarnation. However, Madara's [[Sharingan]] did not become Rinnegan until decades later, at the end of his natural lifespan; this also seemingly restored the eyesight lost from his use of [[Izanagi]].<ref>Chapter 681, pages 13-14</ref> When [[Kabuto Yakushi]] [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]] Madara, he operated under a similar hypothesis that Sharingan can be evolved into Rinnegan through combination with Hashirama's DNA. To that end he successfully recreated the Rinnegan in Madara's reincarnated body,<ref>Chapter 560, pages 14-15</ref> though these fake eyes didn't have full access to the original's abilities.<ref>Chapter 659, page 7</ref>

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When Madara was [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]] by [[Kabuto Yakushi]], to fight the [[Allied Shinobi Forces]], Madara once again gained access to the dōjutsu; Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan transformed into the Rinnegan. Based on data collected over the years, [[Kabuto Yakushi]] and [[Orochimaru]] theorised that because the Sharingan originated from the Rinnegan, it was possible for the dōjutsu to devolve<!-- The Rinnegan was first, therefore it DEvolves not Evolve--> into the Rinnegan as part of a "''naturalevolution''".<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 560, pages 14-15</ref> This is supported by the fact he maintains his [[Susanoo]] while having his Rinnegan activated.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 588, pages 14-15</ref> Upon reincarnation, Nagato alsoretainedthe Rinnegan.

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{{ImgRight|Sasuke'srinnegan.png|Sasuke'ssixtomoe Rinnegan.}}

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[[Sasuke Uchiha]]'s left Sharingan became a Rinnegan when Hagoromo's spirit gave half of his power to Sasuke.<ref>Chapter 673, pages 15-16</ref> His Rinnegan has six [[tomoe]] split between its first two ripples. If overused and weakened enough, Sasuke's Rinnegan will temporarily lose the tomoe and its full strength until fully recharged. The recharging period seems to be a very long one.<ref>Chapter 700+8, pages 17</ref> Sasuke will also lose the ability to even form his [[Mangekyō Sharingan]] and access its powers until they have recharged.<ref>Chapter 700+8, pages 17</ref>

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As with any [[dōjutsu]], the Rinnegan can be transplanted into others. Madara implanted both of his into [[Nagato]] without the boy's knowledge,<ref name="madara">Chapter 606, pages 13-15</ref> and Nagato was able to make effective use of the Rinnegan throughout his life due to his [[Senju]] [[Uzumaki|lineage]]. After Nagato's death, the Rinnegan were taken by [[Tobi]],<ref>Chapter 509, page 4</ref> who implanted the left eye into himself and hid the other because he could not handle the power of both eyes at once.<ref name="ch675pg4">Chapter 675, page 4</ref> Even so, he was able to use one Rinnegan to devastating effects in the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]]. Madara later reclaimed both of his Rinnegan after he was [[Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique|revived]] and ultimately died with them.<ref>Chapter 658, page 17</ref>

== Abilities ==

== Abilities ==

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Like the [[MangekyōSharingan]]and[[Sharingan]],theRinneganhasshowntheability to control[[tailedbeast]]sthrough the use of the [[OuterPath]]'sabilitywithits[[ChakraChains(OuterPath)|chakra chains]] and [[ChakraReceiver|receiver]]s.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter569, page 10</ref> Theholderoftheseeyeshavethepotentialtocompletelymaster all five basic [[nature transformation]]s thatform the basis of ninjutsu.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 375, page 11</ref> Itcanalsobeused to detect [[barrier]]s, suchas the onewhich [[SensingSystem Technique|surrounded]][[Konohagakure]].<ref>''Naruto''chapter 419, page 2</ref>

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The Rinnegan grants the wielderawiderangeofabilitieswithoutanyknown chakrarequirements to keeptheeyesactive. Certain abilities are only available to the original owner of the Rinnegan,butthepossessionofevenasingle transplanted Rinnegan can grant overwhelming power.<ref name="ch675pg4" /> Rinnegan are able to see chakra,its flow and [[tenketsu]] within the body <ref>Chapter 672, page 1</ref> but cannot detect it through obstructions such as [[smokebomb]].<ref>Chapter433, page 13</ref> WiththeRinnegan,thewieldercanmasterany[[jutsu]]aswell as all five [[nature transformation]]s withease.<ref>Chapter 375, page 11</ref> ARinneganuserisable to create [[chakra receivers]], intowhich they can transmit their chakra across long distances.<ref>Fourth Databook, page 255</ref> The Rinnegan can also fully decipher the contentsof Hagoromo's [[NakaShrine|stonemonument]].<ref>Chapter467, page 11</ref>

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[[File:PeinRikudō.png|thumb|left|Nagato's Six Paths of Pain.]]

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[[File:Nagato using the AsuraPath.png|thumb|left|Nagato using the Six Paths Technique.]]

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TheSixPathsofPainwereallreanimatedcorpsesthatNagatocouldcontrol with the Rinnegan.Bydoingso, Nagatocouldseeeachindividual body's field of vision, coordinating the bodieswithextremelypreciseplanning. The animals [[Summoning Technique|summoned]] through the [[Animal Path]] alsopossessed the Rinnegan,soNagatocontrolledandalsosharedafield of visionwiththemand the [[King of Hell]] with the use of the [[Outer Path]] technique.<ref>''Naruto''chapter552,page3</ref><ref>''Naruto''chapter556,pages5-6</ref>Onitsown,theRinneganallowstheusertosee [[chakra]], includingotherwisehiddenbarriers.<ref>''Naruto''chapter419,page2</ref><ref>''Naruto''chapter429,page1</ref>Itcanalsodeciphermore of the[[Sageof the Six Paths]]' [[NakaShrine|tablet]] than the [[Sharingan]] and the [[MangekyōSharingan]] areableto.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter467, page 11</ref>

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PossessingtheRinnegangrantstheuserafamilyofabilitiescollectivelyknownas the [[SixPathsTechnique]]s:<refname="ch449">Chapter 449, page1</ref>thegravitationalpowers of the [[DevaPath]];themenagerieof [[Summoning Rinnegan|summons]] available to the [[Animal Path]];thelimitless absorptive potential of the [[PretaPath]];thecontroloverothers'soulswith the [[Human Path]]; the differentoptions of mechanisationofthe[[Asura Path]]; access to the [[King of Hell]] through the [[Naraka Path]]. Nagatodistributedoneoftheseabilitiestoeachofhis[[SixPathsofPain]]—sixcorpsesembedded with chakra receivers. A seventh ability, the [[Outer Path]], issaidtoallowtheusertopresideoverlifeanddeathsothattheymay[[Samsara of HeavenlyLifeTechnique|revive the dead]],<ref name="ch449"/> [[Summoning:Demonic Statue of the Outer Path|summon]] and control the [[Demonic Statue of the Outer Path]],<ref>Chapter 606, pages 12-14</ref> and manifest [[DemonicStatue Chains|chakra chains]] tobindothers.<ref>Chapter569, page 10</ref>

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Certain Rinnegan abilities have only been demonstrated by single users: Madara can perform [[Limbo: Border Jail]] to create corporeal shadows which are only visible to the Rinnegan;<ref>Chapter 674, page 6</ref> Sasuke's Rinnegan allows him to [[Amenotejikara|shift spaces]] within a certain range of himself.<ref>Chapter 685, page 17</ref>

{{imgRight|Rin'negan.png|The anime's first rendition of the Rinnegan.}}

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[[File:Rin'negan.png|thumb|right|The anime's first rendition of the Rinnegan.]]

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* In the anime, the Rinneganwasdepictedasbeing multicoloured in itsfirstfew appearances. Oncecolouredmangaillustrations of theRinneganwerereleased, thiswascorrected.

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* {{translation|''Rinne''|輪廻|lit meaning=Wheel Cycle}} is the Japanese term for [[Wikipedia:Saṃsāra|Samsara]], the cycleofreincarnationorrebirth in severalIndianreligions. Thisisreflectedin the names of allSixPathsof Pain, whichshare their names with the six Samsaric realms ofreincarnation.

* {{translation|''Rinne''|輪廻}}is the Japanesetermfor[[Wikipedia:Samsara|Samsara]],thecycleofreincarnationorrebirth in severalIndianreligions. Thisisreflected in the namesofallSixPaths of Pain, whichshare the nameswithSamsaricrealms of reincarnation.

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* Theanime depicts the Rinneganasbeingmulticolouredinitsfirst few appearances. This is corrected after the Rinneganstartsbeingdepicted in colourinthe manga. However,whereas theRinnegan in the mangaisauniformshade of purple, the anime tends tomake the centre-mostringaslightly darker shade of purple, likely for realism purposes.

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* In ''[[Naruto: Shippūden]]'' [[Sasuke's Ninja Way|episode 203]], the Sage of the Six Paths' Rinnegan are shown as red.

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* After Deidara and Sasori brought Gaara to the Akatsuki hideout, Pain is depicted with tomoe in his Rinnegan once,<ref>Chapter 254, page 15</ref> this is [[Chapter-Tankōbon Differences|corrected]] in the tankōbon version.<ref>Volume 29</ref>

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* Sasuke's Rinnegan has been shown many times with less or more than six tomoe:

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** in its début it had nine tomoe, much like the [[Rinne Sharingan]].<ref>Chapter 673, page 17</ref>

The Rinnegan (輪廻眼, Literally meaning: Saṃsāra Eye) is reputed as the most exalted eyes amongst the Three Great Dōjutsu (三大瞳術, San Daidōjutsu, Literally meaning: Three Great Eye Techniques),[3] the others being the Byakugan and the Sharingan. Rinnegan wielders are said to be sent down from the heavens to become either a "God of Creation" who will calm the world's disorder or a "Destroyer" who will reduce everything to nothingness.[1] Rinnegan are characterised by light purple sclerae and irides with a ripple-pattern that spreads over the eyeball.

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The Rinnegan was first manifested by Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki, inherited as a kekkei mōra[Notes 1] from his mother's Rinne Sharingan. With his Rinnegan he saved the world from the Ten-Tails and created ninshū, the precursor of modern ninjutsu. For his contributions to the world, Hagoromo became revered as the "Sage of the Six Paths" and rose to mythological status through the centuries,[4] with his Rinnegan coming to be deemed by many a legend or a mutation.[5]

Madara with the Rinnegan in his old age after infusing Hashirama's DNA into himself.

The Rinnegan can be awakened by combining the chakra of Hagoromo's sons, Indra and Asura, in order to create Hagoromo's chakra.[6]Black Zetsu spent centuries attempting to do so, trying to manipulate the reincarnations of Indra and Asura to awaken the Rinnegan.[7] It was not until the time of Madara Uchiha - Indra's reincarnation - that Black Zetsu was successful, when Madara infused himself with the DNA of Hashirama Senju - Asura's reincarnation. However, Madara's Sharingan did not become Rinnegan until decades later, at the end of his natural lifespan; this also seemingly restored the eyesight lost from his use of Izanagi.[8] When Kabuto Yakushireincarnated Madara, he operated under a similar hypothesis that Sharingan can be evolved into Rinnegan through combination with Hashirama's DNA. To that end he successfully recreated the Rinnegan in Madara's reincarnated body,[9] though these fake eyes didn't have full access to the original's abilities.[10]

Sasuke's six tomoe Rinnegan.

Sasuke Uchiha's left Sharingan became a Rinnegan when Hagoromo's spirit gave half of his power to Sasuke.[11] His Rinnegan has six tomoe split between its first two ripples. If overused and weakened enough, Sasuke's Rinnegan will temporarily lose the tomoe and its full strength until fully recharged. The recharging period seems to be a very long one.[12] Sasuke will also lose the ability to even form his Mangekyō Sharingan and access its powers until they have recharged.[13]

As with any dōjutsu, the Rinnegan can be transplanted into others. Madara implanted both of his into Nagato without the boy's knowledge,[14] and Nagato was able to make effective use of the Rinnegan throughout his life due to his Senjulineage. After Nagato's death, the Rinnegan were taken by Tobi,[15] who implanted the left eye into himself and hid the other because he could not handle the power of both eyes at once.[16] Even so, he was able to use one Rinnegan to devastating effects in the Fourth Shinobi World War. Madara later reclaimed both of his Rinnegan after he was revived and ultimately died with them.[17]

The Rinnegan grants the wielder a wide range of abilities without any known chakra requirements to keep the eyes active. Certain abilities are only available to the original owner of the Rinnegan, but the possession of even a single transplanted Rinnegan can grant overwhelming power.[16] Rinnegan are able to see chakra, its flow and tenketsu within the body [18] but cannot detect it through obstructions such as smoke bomb.[19] With the Rinnegan, the wielder can master any jutsu as well as all five nature transformations with ease.[20] A Rinnegan user is able to create chakra receivers, into which they can transmit their chakra across long distances.[21] The Rinnegan can also fully decipher the contents of Hagoromo's stone monument.[22]

Certain Rinnegan abilities have only been demonstrated by single users: Madara can perform Limbo: Border Jail to create corporeal shadows which are only visible to the Rinnegan;[26] Sasuke's Rinnegan allows him to shift spaces within a certain range of himself.[27]

Rinne (輪廻, Literally meaning: Wheel Cycle) is the Japanese term for Samsara, the cycle of reincarnation or rebirth in several Indian religions. This is reflected in the names of all Six Paths of Pain, which share their names with the six Samsaric realms of reincarnation.

The kanji "Rin" (輪, Literally meaning: Wheel) is also used in Sharingan and Rinne Sharingan, potentially linking the three terms etymologically.

The anime depicts the Rinnegan as being multicoloured in its first few appearances. This is corrected after the Rinnegan starts being depicted in colour in the manga. However, whereas the Rinnegan in the manga is a uniform shade of purple, the anime tends to make the centre-most ring a slightly darker shade of purple, likely for realism purposes.